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FORMER CTO OF AOL REVEALS NEVER-BEFORE-HEARD STORIES IN RARE HISTORY OF THE BIRTH OF THE DIGITAL WORLD

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new book released today by Amplify Publishing offers a rare glimpse into the birth of the technology revolution.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new book released today by Amplify Publishing offers a rare glimpse into the birth of the technology revolution.
  • Former CEO of Google, Eric Schmidt, calls the book "compulsively readable" and "a master class in how to succeed in the business of technology."
  • He is also the author of The New Technology State: How Our Digital Dreams Became Societal Nightmares—And What We Can Do About It .
  • The Bleeding Edge: My Six Decades at the Forefront of the Tech Revolution is on sale now through Amazon , Barnes & Noble , and Amplify Publishing .

Yesway Honors America's Military Veterans With a $50,000 Donation to Operation Homefront

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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With this most recent donation to the organization, Yesway aims to support Operation Homefront in meeting the needs of current and former members of the U.S. military and their families, who have sacrificed so much while fighting tirelessly for our nation's freedom.

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  • With this most recent donation to the organization, Yesway aims to support Operation Homefront in meeting the needs of current and former members of the U.S. military and their families, who have sacrificed so much while fighting tirelessly for our nation's freedom.
  • "At Yesway, we feel it is important to make meaningful contributions to the communities we serve," said Tom Trkla, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yesway.
  • Operation Homefront has consistently earned high ratings from leading charity rating services, including Charity Navigator, which gave Operation Homefront 4 Stars for 11 consecutive years for superior service and accountability.
  • At Operation Homefront, 85 percent of expenditures go directly toward delivering programs and services to the military families who need it most.

FOX CORPORATION NAMES ADAM CIONGOLI CHIEF LEGAL AND POLICY OFFICER

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023
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NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lachlan Murdoch, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX), today announced that Adam Ciongoli has been appointed Chief Legal and Policy Officer for Fox Corporation beginning December 1.

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  • NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Nov. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lachlan Murdoch, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX), today announced that Adam Ciongoli has been appointed Chief Legal and Policy Officer for Fox Corporation beginning December 1.
  • Ciongoli, who currently serves as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Sustainability, Corporate Responsibility and Governance Officer for Campbell Soup Company, will report to Murdoch.
  • "I am pleased to welcome Adam to the FOX executive leadership team," said Murdoch.
  • Ciongoli brings nearly 30 years of legal experience in both the public and private sectors to his new role at FOX.

Atlanta Leader Renee Mathewson selected as one of the 2023 “30 Black Stars” Corporate Achievers

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Selected from an impressive pool of over 700 national nominees, the 30 Black Stars represent a distinctive group of exceptional leaders who are transforming the face of leadership.

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  • Selected from an impressive pool of over 700 national nominees, the 30 Black Stars represent a distinctive group of exceptional leaders who are transforming the face of leadership.
  • In addition to Mathewson, this year’s esteemed honorees include Elena Richards, a globally recognized leader in championing diversity in the finance industry, who currently serves as Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at KPMG.
  • “I am honored for such an esteemed recognition to be named among this amazing roster of this year’s 30 Black Stars.
  • For more information about the Black Stars Summit and Awards, including how to secure tickets or tables for your organization, please visit www.30blackstars.com or email [email protected].

Signature Resolution Welcomes Zazi Pope to Panel of Neutrals

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution, a leader in alternative dispute resolution, announced today that Zazi Pope is joining the firm's distinguished panel of neutrals. With over 35 years of legal experience, Pope will specialize in business, entertainment, and complex litigation matters.

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    LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Signature Resolution , a leader in alternative dispute resolution, announced today that Zazi Pope is joining the firm's distinguished panel of neutrals.
  • "I'm beyond excited to join the prestigious team of neutrals at Signature Resolution and to bring over 35 years of entertainment litigation experience to the table," said Pope.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Zazi Pope to the Signature Resolution team.
  • Pope's wealth of experience makes her a valuable addition to Signature Resolution's esteemed panel of neutrals.

Finch AI Announces Board of Directors Appointments

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023
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RESTON, Va., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Finch AI, a leading developer of trusted AI-enabled solutions for government and commercial enterprises, announced today the appointment of Teresa Carlson, Carol Melton and Heather Podesta to the company's board of directors.

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  • RESTON, Va., Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Finch AI, a leading developer of trusted AI-enabled solutions for government and commercial enterprises, announced today the appointment of Teresa Carlson, Carol Melton and Heather Podesta to the company's board of directors.
  • "We are pleased to welcome to our board three accomplished, committed executives with demonstrated track records of success," said Finch AI CEO and Chairman Steve Baldwin.
  • She is currently serving as a General Catalyst Advisor for Global Reliance, Non-Executive Chair of the board of directors of KnightSwan.
  • She also serves as Vice Chair of the White House Historical Association and other for profit and not-for-profit board roles.

American University's Kogod School of Business Named Top Music Business School by Billboard

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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American University announced today that the Business and Entertainment Program at its Kogod School of Business has been named to Billboard's 2023 Top Music Business Schools List, which recognizes the best entertainment programs across the globe.

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  • American University announced today that the Business and Entertainment Program at its Kogod School of Business has been named to Billboard's 2023 Top Music Business Schools List, which recognizes the best entertainment programs across the globe.
  • The Business and Entertainment (BAE) Program at Kogod was launched in 2013 by entertainment industry veteran John Simson.
  • He also received an Emmy nomination for his music supervision of the PBS series, "American Roots Music."
  • Its chart rankings, such as the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200, are considered the definitive validator of success in the music industry.

Yesway Honored as the 2023 Top Women in Convenience Corporate Empowerment Award Winner by Convenience Store News

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesway, one of the fastest-growing convenience store operators in the United States, is pleased to announce that it has been honored with the Convenience Store News 2023 Top Women in Convenience (TWIC) Corporate Empowerment Award. This prestigious accolade recognizes Yesway's commitment to fostering gender equality and empowerment within its organization. The award was accepted by Yesway CEO Tom Trkla on behalf of the company at the 10th annual TWIC Awards Gala, held earlier this month during the 2023 NACS Show in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesway , one of the fastest-growing convenience store operators in the United States, is pleased to announce that it has been honored with the Convenience Store News 2023 Top Women in Convenience ( TWIC ) Corporate Empowerment Award.
  • Upon receiving the award, Mr. Trkla expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Convenience Store News, for this incredible honor.
  • It is with immense pride and gratitude that, only seven years after starting our company, I accept the 2023 Top Women in Convenience Corporate Empowerment Award on behalf of Yesway.
  • He concluded, "Thank you once again, Convenience Store News, for recognizing the importance of women in our industry.

Grain Management Welcomes Franklin Raines as Senior Advisor

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grain Management, LLC ("Grain"), investment firm and solutions provider to the global broadband industry, announced today that Franklin Raines has joined its board as a Senior Advisor.

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  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grain Management, LLC ("Grain"), investment firm and solutions provider to the global broadband industry, announced today that Franklin Raines has joined its board as a Senior Advisor.
  • For the past fifteen years Raines has been a private investor in technology companies across various sectors including cyber security and artificial intelligence.
  • Grain's Senior Advisors collaborate with the Firm's leadership team and portfolio companies, providing perspectives gained from extensive experience in their fields.
  • Raines said, "Grain is a leading investor in the broadband ecosystem, and I look forward to working with David and the rest of the team as they create value across the Grain portfolio."

Prohaska Consulting Announces Expansion of Leadership Team, Addition of Sheila Buckley as Global Head of Magnify Division

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prohaska Consulting, the data transformation and media consulting company, today announced the appointment of Sheila Buckley as Global Head of Magnify, its integrated sales solution and business development offering.

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  • Sheila Buckley, the award-winning executive with more than 30 years of media experience, has joined Prohaska Consulting, the boutique consulting firm, to lead Magnify, its integrated sales solution offering.
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prohaska Consulting, the data transformation and media consulting company, today announced the appointment of Sheila Buckley as Global Head of Magnify, its integrated sales solution and business development offering.
  • She joins Maria Link, SVP & Global General Manager, who will continue to lead go-to-market strategy and manage client relationships within the Magnify division of Prohaska.
  • "We continue to expand commercial efforts around our highly successful Magnify division, including the addition of a new London-based office," said Matt Prohaska, CEO and Principal at Prohaska Consulting.